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Close Up. Unit 1

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  • I've told her she should stay at home and rest but she's _______________ that she's coming.
    adamant
    mulish
    obstinate
    inflexible
  • True or false: eloquent means using language to express ideas or opinions clearly and well.
    True (e.g. eloquent speaker)
  • To cause something to happen, usually something bad is to
    conduct
    exert
    arose
    breed
  • Name three things you can swallow (metaphorically)
    (not express or show sth) pride, disappointment, (accept sth without question or disagreement) excuse, story
  • I don't _____________ any grudge against you.
    bear (also hold or have)
  • True or false: someone who is dispassionate is shy and quiet and preferring to be alone rather than with other people.
    False. This is the definition of 'withdrawn'. Dispassionate means able to think clearly or make good decisions because of not being influenced by emotions.
  • Name three things you can assert
    (to do something to show that you have power) power, independence, authority
  • Complete these collocations with one verb - ____________ influence, pressure, control.
    exert (to use something such as authority, power, influence, etc. in order to make something happen)
  • Someone who is unable to adjust to the society is __________________
    maladjusted
  • If you express a negative emotion, you _______ it.
    vent
  • Something that is different from what is typical or usual, especially in an unacceptable way is _______________
    aberrant
    miserrant
    malerrant
    diserrant
  • True or false: someone who is elated is very careful and with great attention to every detail.
    False: This is the definition of meticulous. Elated means extremely happy.
  • True or false: someone who is devoted is extremely loving and loyal.
    True
  • Easily deceived or tricked, and too willing to believe everything that other people say is ________________ .
    upright
    obstinate
    amiable
    gullible